Obituary of Jean MacKenzie

Jean Munro MacKenzie, 96 formerly of Westville and Mt. William, passed away on Monday July 13, 2015 in Valley View Villa, Riverton with her family by her side. Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Burt and Nettie MacKenzie of Hopewell. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br, 35 Westville and a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary where she greatly enjoyed playing darts and crib. Jean was a seamstress and while living in Mt. William was the “neighbourhood barber”. She loved being with her grand children and giving them special driving lessons. Her motto in life was “don’t worry” Jean will be dearly missed by daughters, Phyllis Zero (Jack), Mass.; Winnie Gratto (Brent), Mark Rd.; Jan Chabassol (Francis), Westville; sons, Hugh (Stella), Westville; Lloyd (Zura), Maitland; Bill (Lynn), White Hill; daughter-in law Debbie, Toronto; 26 grand children and 37 great grand children. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, sons David and Harold; daughter-in law Georgina; sisters Mildred MacKenzie and Maybelle Thibault and brothers Donald and Hugh MacKenzie. A special thanks to the Staff of Valley View Villa for her wonderful care. Mrs. MacKenzie rested at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville with visiting on Wednesdajuly 15. The Royal Canadian Legion will conducted a service 6:30 Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Her funeral servicewas held 2 o’clock Thursday July 16 from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Westville with the Rev. Bonnie Wynn officiating. Cremation will follow Burial was in Mt William Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to Valley View Villa